Shoat (Noun)
Meaning
A young pig.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The shoat struggled to its feet and tottered around its mother in the muddy pen.
- As the rainy season approached, farmers made sure to vaccinate the shoats to protect them from diseases.
- Local breeders carefully selected the healthiest shoats from the latest litter to take to the county fair.
- Wild boars and shoats can cause significant damage to crops if farmers don't implement adequate fencing.
- The hog farm specialized in raising rare breeds, including the prized miniature shoat known for its soft coat.